Medical Laboratory Scientist

If you're a detail-oriented laboratory professional looking to make a direct impact on patient care, this is an excellent opportunity to apply your technical expertise in a high-complexity clinical laboratory environment. In this role, you'll perform critical testing, ensure the accuracy and quality of laboratory results, and help support timely diagnoses that make a meaningful difference in patient outcomes.

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Pay Rate: $28.66 - $32.88 per hour (based on experience)

Employment Type: Contingent with potential pathway for hire

Schedule: First Shift, 7:00am-3:30pm

Why This Role Matters

As a Medical Laboratory Scientist, you will play a key role in performing complex laboratory testing that supports patient diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing care. Your expertise in quality assurance, specimen analysis, and result reporting helps ensure patients and providers receive accurate and timely information they can trust.

What You'll Do

• Perform testing and analysis of patient specimens using approved laboratory procedures and department SOPs

• Review, verify, and release laboratory test results accurately and efficiently

• Maintain quality control records and perform instrument calibrations and maintenance

• Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and laboratory safety regulations

• Identify, troubleshoot, and document testing issues and corrective actions

• Report STAT and critical laboratory results according to established procedures

• Maintain accurate laboratory records and testing documentation

• Participate in training, competency assessments, inspections, and continuing education activities

• Support quality assurance initiatives and departmental process improvements

What We're Looking For

• A current, up-to-date resume

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology preferred; BS/BA in Biology or Chemistry, Associate Degree in Laboratory Science/Medical Technology, or equivalent qualifications accepted

• National certification as MT/MLT through ASCP or AMT, or eligibility to obtain certification

• Minimum one year of clinical laboratory experience preferred

• Experience performing high-complexity laboratory testing preferred

• Knowledge of quality control (QC), quality assurance (QA), and laboratory operations

• Strong computer skills and ability to navigate multiple laboratory information systems

• Ability to establish priorities and manage multiple testing procedures simultaneously

• Strong communication and customer service skills

• Ability to protect patient confidentiality and maintain compliance with laboratory regulations

• Ability to meet compliance requirements, including Corewell credentialing requirements

• Must be eligible and provide proof of eligibility to work in the US

What's In It For You

• Competitive pay with potential pathway to long-term employment

• Opportunity to work in a high-complexity clinical laboratory environment

• Exposure to advanced laboratory testing methodologies and technologies

• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

• Collaborative team environment focused on quality and patient care

• Meaningful work that directly impacts patient diagnoses and treatment decisions

• First-shift schedule that supports work-life balance

Benefits for Manpower Associates (Upon Eligibility)

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

• Dental Plan

• Supplemental Life Insurance

• Short Term Disability Insurance

• 401(k)

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.